Mai vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Mai Rank #3,216

Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #3216 for Mai.

Is Mai or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Mae mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Mai and Mae boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.